Soccer camps are wildly popular all throughout the United States, and there are plenty of ways for kids to jump in and hone their skills both near home and overnight at a destination camp. Summer is a great time to focus on a new sport, or to sharpen up their game before team tryouts for the year.

Bay Area

Footfire Soccer Camp – This camp local to Berkeley proudly puts fun on the list as its number one priority without compromising the quality of instruction. With expert coaches who emphasize the importance of being a team player, all campers learn to build social skills while also advancing their love of the game. Promotional discounts are available for 3 or more campers in a family, and a multiple session discount is also available.

Spartans Sports Camp – These multi-sport camp sessions include great soccer training by Mountain View High School coaches and student athletes. Sessions are available for grades 3-5 as well as grades 6-9. They also offer strength & conditioning camps for middle and high school students.

Trans-Atlantic Soccer Camps – While soccer is beloved by people throughout the United States, it really enjoys a much bigger spotlight in Europe. So it only makes sense that kids in Saratoga can enjoy learning soccer from a Scottish clan that knows their stuff. This organization offers multiple locations, so contact them to see if you may be able to attend a camp local to you. Children aged 4-13 are welcome to register for the camps that are available a week at a time throughout the summer months.

Bald Eagle Sports Camps – Combine positive coaching with organic lunch options, and you get Bald Eagle Sports Camps. Each coach has an extensive background in coaching young people, and the multi-sport summer session allows kids to both hone their soccer skills and enjoy experiencing new sports as well.

Two Rivers Soccer Camp – For both bay area natives and kids from across the nation, Two Rivers Soccer Camp brings them together for the love of the game with their wide selection of overnight sessions for ages 7-17. Sibling and group discounts are available.

Paye’s Place Sports Clinics & Camps – Based in San Carlos, kids aged 6-14 can sign up for a session of soccer camp, or many other sports throughout the year. Focus is placed on good, honest sportsmanship and they offer both a half or full-day camp option. Best of all, their camps are offered year round, so you can continue to improve your game long after summer is over.

Athena  Camps – This camp is designed for girls aged 6-11 and empowers them through sports and creative arts. Positive mentors work with each child, who receives daily affirmations and the opportunity to make new friends. Locations in both San Jose and Sunnyvale.

These are just a few of the high-quality camps being offered in the San Francisco bay area this summer and beyond.